A summary of the mitigation measures is presented in Tables 6.1. and 6.2. These measures are recommended to ameliorate all the significant impacts of existing facilities and significant associated and potential impacts for the proposed Project.
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Table 6.1: Mitigation Measures for Existing Impacts of the Project Project
Activity
Environmental
Aspects Description of Impacts
Rating before mitigation Mitigation measures
Rating after mitigation Operations
and Maintenance
Air quality Increase in SPM levels
Increase in Noise
levels M
SPDC shall:
use only pre-mobbed
regularly maintenance of vehicles, vessels, generators and other machines.
use of wet scrubbers for all emission sources Upgrade to high efficiency flare nozzle
L
Surface water Increase in pH, conductivity, TDS, major cations), BOD and COD Increase in Zn, Fe and Cu
Increase in THB, Total coliforms and decrease in dissolved oxygen, phosphate, chloride, sulphate
M
SPDC shall:
treat all effluents to regulatory limits before discharging into the environment.
dispose all waste in line with regulatory approval
activate existing oil spill contingency plans in the event of oil spill.
ensure that disposal of drilling wastes is in line with regulatory standards
activate existing oil spill contingency plans in the event of oil spill.
manage all radioactive wastes according to Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NNRA) procedure. Bunkers shall be built where the waste shall be placed. These bunkers shall be inspected by NNRA.
control the rate of release of hydrotest water
L
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Project Activity
Environmental
Aspects Description of Impacts
Rating before mitigation Mitigation measures
Rating after mitigation ensure that inhibited hydrotest water is properly evacuated out
of site to the appropriate treatment plant Sediment Increase in O&G,
TPH
Increase in Cd, Zn, Cu, Fe, Cr Increase in exchangeable cation
M
SPDC shall:
treat all effluents to regulatory limits before discharging into the environment.
dispose all waste in line with regulatory approval
activate existing oil spill contingency plans in the event of oil spill.
ensure that disposal of drilling wastes is in line with regulatory standards
activate existing oil spill contingency plans in the event of oil spill.
manage all radioactive wastes according to Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NNRA) procedure. Bunkers shall be built where the waste shall be placed. These bunkers shall be inspected by NNRA.
control the rate of release of hydrotest water
ensure that inhibited hydrotest water is properly evacuated out of site to the appropriate treatment plant
L
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Table 6.2: Mitigation Measures for Significant Associated and Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Project Activity Description of Impact Rating before mitigation Mitigation measures
Rating after mitigation Mobilization Impairment of air
quality from emissions of air pollutants including greenhouse gases
H SPDC shall:
use only pre-mobbed
regularly maintenance of vehicles, vessels, generators and other machines.
use of wet scrubbers for all emission sources use of mufflers for vehicle exhaust.
Upgrade to high efficiency flare nozzle
L
Increase in incidence of STIs including HIV/AIDS
H SPDC shall ensure:
pre-employment and regular medical check-up for project work force
condoms are provided for workers access control into the camp is ensured Health awareness is conducted for workers on the mode of transmission of STIs (including HIV/AIDS)
L
Increase in noise and vibration/levels
H SPDC shall:
L
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Project Activity Description of Impact Rating before mitigation Mitigation measures
Rating after mitigation use only pre-mobbed and regularly maintained
equipment and vehicles Interference with water
transport
H SPDC shall:
ensure that the cluster is located outside the border of the navigation fairway in keeping with government regulations requiring the fairway to be kept free and open to water transport traffic
ensure that Vessel/boat operators observe recommended speed limits
ensure that only certified vessel/boat operators shall be employed.
L
Kidnappings H SPDC shall:
make adequate security arrangements throughout the activity
ensure that security orientation and awareness is conducted for workforce.
L
Influx of workers into the host Communities/
change in local population
H SPDC shall:
ensure that movement of unauthorized persons into camps is strictly restricted
L
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Project Activity Description of Impact Rating before mitigation Mitigation measures
Rating after mitigation provide basic recreational facilities for workers
within their camps Changes in culture,
lifestyle and habits
H SPDC shall:
carry out enlightenment campaigns to encourage positive influences on cultural values and healthy lifestyles (e.g. breast-feeding habits, alcohol and drug use, exercise, and high moral values with regard to sexuality etc.) and discourage adverse influences (e.g.
prostitution, drug abuse, alcoholism etc.)
L
Increase in social vices H SPDC shall ensure:
awareness campaign and health education is undertaken in the community
L
Increase in inflation level
H SPDC shall:
enhance the local communities by supporting entrepreneurial skill development through training and empowerment schemes.
L
Pressure on existing infrastructures and utilities
H SPDC shall:
make adequate accommodation arrangement prior to mobilization of workforce to reduce pressure on local housing.
L